Travel Guides

Mijas

Although the Costa del Sol is home to some magnificent beaches,
with golden sands and sparkling clear waters, it is also an area
that has been somewhat dominated by mass tourism, with some
uninspiring resort hotels dominating its cityscapes. For
all-inclusive package holidays these resorts are hugely popular and
for good reason, but for those tourists looking to take a break
from the beach and spend some time ambling through a pretty Spanish
village, with a real sense of history and traditional Andalusian
character, Mijas is a fantastic choice. A popular day trip
destination, Mijas is easily reached by bus, and offers visitors
the chance to wander through narrow streets lined with white-washed
buildings and historic sights. Mijas has reputedly been inhabited
since prehistoric times and archaeological finds reveal the town's
foundation by the Tartessians, interactions with the Ancient Greeks
and Phoenicians, Roman and Visigoth influence, and Moorish rule.
Mijas also has its share of history from the Spanish Civil War.
Once a tiny place, Mijas is growing in size and popularity and now
boasts wonderful cafes, restaurants and bars, and is an ideal
shopping destination for those looking to pick up a few Spanish
souvenirs for their loved ones back home.